The 2023 Annual Fundraising Party - our first live event in three years - was an electric evening celebrating the 2023 graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke! Whether you were with us in person or in spirit, we are so grateful for your support. We raised more than $100,000 to support our students. We'd like to wish huge congratulations to the graduates and the brilliant speakers. We'd also like … [Read more...] about Photos from the 2023 Annual Fundraising Party!
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Annual Fundraising Party is Back!
You're Invited to The Care Center's Annual Fundraising Party Celebrating the 2023 Graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 4:30-6:30pm The Log Cabin Drinks & Appetizers RSVP HERE Thanks to support from our generous underwriters there is no charge to attend this event. All guests are asked to make a meaningful donation at the event. PeoplesBank, The … [Read more...] about Annual Fundraising Party is Back!
Moving Women Forward: An Endowment for Bard Microcollege Holyoke
The Care Center is home to Bard Microcollege Holyoke, the nation’s first college for young mothers and low-income women. Bard Microcollege Holyoke proudly boasts a 72% graduation rate. The success is due in large part to the innovative pairing of a tuition-free, high quality college education with built-in supports designed for young mothers: daycare, transportation, counseling, meals and an … [Read more...] about Moving Women Forward: An Endowment for Bard Microcollege Holyoke
Care Center Graduate Now Medical Social Worker, Serving Teen Moms
Katiria Moran is a medical social worker serving new mothers, including teen parents, at Baystate’s Labor and Delivery Unit. A teen mom herself, Katiria never imagined that she would work in the same maternity ward where she became a mother. She has a deep understanding of the challenges her clients face. Katiria had a baby at age 15 and lived in foster care during the beginning of her … [Read more...] about Care Center Graduate Now Medical Social Worker, Serving Teen Moms